D-link DI-524 Teardown

– Here’s the old router, showing off its 12-year-old charm. Don’t worry, we’ll get it working like a champ again. Follow along step by step, and if you get stuck, remember you can always schedule a repair for extra help.

– Start by unscrewing the antenna—just twist it off like you’re opening a soda bottle.

– Next, flip your router over and take out the two screws that are highlighted in orange in the second picture.

– Flip it back upright and lift the top plastic cover off. Easy does it!

– Now that we’ve got the plastic off, let’s take a peek at the board! Next up, it’s time to tackle those two screws at the back (you’ll find them highlighted in orange).

– Before we can lift the entire board out, there’s a little nut holding the antenna in place that needs to be unscrewed. A trusty pair of pliers will make quick work of that!

– Once that’s sorted, just give the connector a gentle pull and lift the board ‘up and out’.

– Here’s a closer look at the board chips. If anyone knows exactly what they are, feel free to drop a comment, and I’ll update the guide with the details!

– There’s one more chip that didn’t make the picture cut, but hey, you can only upload 3, right?

– The final part of the router is this little metal clip right here. Just give it a gentle pull to lift it up.

– Congratulations on successfully taking apart your D-link DI-524! At this point, we’ve reached the limit of what can be safely removed since everything on the motherboard is soldered in place. If you need further assistance, you can always schedule a repair.